Description
Book SynopsisThis book explores the ways in which civil and uncivil groups in Northern Ireland use the Internet during a period of conflict transformation, with a particular emphasis on their framing of their positions in respect of the acceptability of political violence and their attitudes to the peace process. -- .
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. The Internet, Politics, and Framing Conflict
2. The Peace Frame? Comparing the websites of Northern Irish political fronts and political parties
3. Terrorist Superfans? Loyalist and Republican solidarity actors online
4. Googling Terrorism: How visible are Northern Irish terrorists on the Internet?
5. Competing Victimhoods? The websites of Northern Irish residents’ groups
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix 1 Selected Chronology of the Northern Irish Peace Process 1985-1997
Appendix 2 Websites no longer available in November 2009
Appendix 3 Website Registration Data for sites used in book
Appendix 4 Northern Irish Terrorist Groups currently proscribed in the United Kingdom.
